Patents by Inventor Michael Molitor
Michael Molitor has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11250081Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for a search query prediction service. User accounts are organized into various groupings. Candidate search queries are determined for the groups into which a user account is included. A predicted search query is selected from the candidate search queries and communicated to the client before an input of a portion of a search query by a user of the client.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2014Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Assignee: AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Piers George Cowburn, Eric Michael Molitor
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Patent number: 10819395Abstract: Techniques for facilitating the configuration of a device through inductance power transfer are described. In some instances, a device that is packaged for shipment may be associated with an induction coil. The induction coil may be disposed within a package or otherwise arranged. The device may be temporarily powered via the induction coil to receive content wirelessly and store the content on the device. The content may be associated with a user to which the package will be shipped.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2018Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Eric Michael Molitor, Jonathan Bates, Lars C. Ulness
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Patent number: 10721519Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments to automatically generate network pages from extracted media content. In one embodiment, it is determined that a first facial expression of a face appearing in a frame of a digitally encoded video matches a second facial expression specified in a media extraction rule. The frame of the digitally encoded video is selected in response to the determination that the first facial expression matches the second facial expression. A user interface is generated that includes an image extracted from the selected frame of the digitally encoded video.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2019Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Assignee: AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Piers George Cowburn, James William John Cumberbatch, Eric Michael Molitor, Joshua Ceri Russell-Hobson
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Publication number: 20190174174Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments to automatically generate network pages from extracted media content. In one embodiment, it is determined that a first facial expression of a face appearing in a frame of a digitally encoded video matches a second facial expression specified in a media extraction rule. The frame of the digitally encoded video is selected in response to the determination that the first facial expression matches the second facial expression. A user interface is generated that includes an image extracted from the selected frame of the digitally encoded video.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2019Publication date: June 6, 2019Inventors: PIERS GEORGE COWBURN, JAMES WILLIAM JOHN CUMBERBATCH, ERIC MICHAEL MOLITOR, JOSHUA CERI RUSSELL-HOBSON
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Patent number: 10257563Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments to extract portions of video or audio data from a media summary corresponding to a media content item available in a media content catalog according to one or more predefined rules. The extracted portions of video and audio data are used to generate one or more network pages detailing or describing the media content item.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2017Date of Patent: April 9, 2019Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Piers George Cowburn, James William John Cumberbatch, Eric Michael Molitor, Joshua Ceri Russell-Hobson
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Publication number: 20170339450Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments to extract portions of video or audio data from a media summary corresponding to a media content item available in a media content catalog according to one or more predefined rules. The extracted portions of video and audio data are used to generate one or more network pages detailing or describing the media content item.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2017Publication date: November 23, 2017Inventors: PIERS GEORGE COWBURN, JAMES WILLIAM JOHN CUMBERBATCH, ERIC MICHAEL MOLITOR, JOSHUA CERI RUSSELL-HOBSON
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Patent number: 9762950Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments to extract portions of video or audio data from a media summary corresponding to a media content item available in a media content catalog according to one or more predefined rules. The extracted portions of video and audio data are used to generate one or more network pages detailing or describing the media content item.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2013Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Piers George Cowburn, James William John Cumberbatch, Eric Michael Molitor, Joshua Ceri Russell-Hobson
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Patent number: 9251334Abstract: Technology is described for allowing playback of protected media content on an untrusted device. A request to entitle playback of the protected media content may be received from a trusted device. The request may include an outer encrypted message with location information for the trusted device and identity information for the trusted device and a nested encrypted message with a signed challenge processed by the untrusted device. An entitlement for the playback of the protected media content may be generated in response to verification of the request in the outer encrypted message and the nested encrypted message. The entitlement may be sent to the untrusted device via the trusted device. The entitlement may enable the untrusted device to play the protected media content for a defined duration.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2014Date of Patent: February 2, 2016Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Eric Michael Molitor, Piers George Cowburn
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Publication number: 20070176341Abstract: A one-piece elastomeric spring having four spaced end portions all joined to and extending from a common body portion. Two end portions are commonly disposed to each side of an axis of the spring such that each end portion can independently deflect when a force is applied thereto. The one-piece spring is formed from a preform formed from an elastomer which is normally free of spring-like characteristics. The elastomer from which the preform is created has a molecular structure along with a ratio of plastic strain to elastic strain greater than 1.5 to 1. The molecular structure of the preform is oriented in at least one direction so as to allow a predetermined spring rate to be imparted to the preform whereby transmuting the preform into an elastomeric spring.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2006Publication date: August 2, 2007Inventor: Michael Molitor
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Publication number: 20070102856Abstract: A method of making a curved compression spring comprising the steps of: providing a monolithic preform having first and second end portions with a curved mid-portion therebetween, with the preform being formed from an elastomer which is free of spring-like characteristics, and with the preform having an initial predetermined length defined by a longitudinal distance between first and second end portions, and wherein the elastomer from which the preform is formed has a molecular structure along with a ratio of plastic strain to elastic strain greater than 1.5 to 1; and, working the preform so as to orient the molecular structure of the elastomer in at least one direction while transmuting the preform into a compression spring.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2007Publication date: May 10, 2007Inventors: Ronald Kerr, Michael Molitor
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Publication number: 20070022756Abstract: A method for controlling a turbine-generator including: detecting a power-load unbalance between a turbine and a generator; measuring the duration of a power-load unbalance; measuring the rate of loss of an electrical load; and regulating steam flow through the turbine responsive to the rate of loss of an electrical load and the duration of the power-load unbalance; all of which results in more accurate and robust control of turbine-generator speed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2005Publication date: February 1, 2007Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Sheldon Abelson, Michael Wise, Michael Molitor
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Publication number: 20060067810Abstract: The present invention is a method of minimizing steam boiler pressure changes or turbine power changes during turbine control valve operational safety test stroking. The method of the present invention uses control valve positions as feedback into a compensation algorithm to minimize flow disturbance caused by the closing and reopening of a turbine control valve during periodic operational testing. By maintaining the total mass flow through several parallel turbine inlet control valves constant, the steam generator pressure is maintained constant, and the inlet pressure regulator is unaffected during inlet control valve testing. Maintaining the total mass flow through several parallel turbine inlet control valves constant also minimizes turbine power changes during inlet control valve testing. In addition, the monitoring of additional process parameters is not needed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2004Publication date: March 30, 2006Inventor: Michael Molitor
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Publication number: 20060061026Abstract: A compression spring created from a preform made from an elastomer which is normally free of spring-like characteristics. The preform has an initial predetermined length defined by a longitudinal distance between first and second end portions joined by a mid-portion. The elastomer from which the preform is created has a molecular structure along with a ratio of plastic strain to elastic strain greater than 1.5 to 1. As a result of working the preform, the molecular structure, extending along at least the mid-portion, is oriented so as to transmute the preform into a curved elastomeric spring. Methods for making the elastomeric spring are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2004Publication date: March 23, 2006Inventors: Ronald Kerr, Michael Molitor
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Publication number: 20060009580Abstract: Fast crystallizing polyester compositions comprise a semicrystalline isotropic polyester, and specified amount of a liquid crystalline polymer, a solid particulate material, and a plasticizer for the isotropic polyester. These compositions generally crystallize faster and/or more extensively and/or at lower temperatures than the corresponding compositions without these ingredients present. The compositions are especially useful for molded and extruded parts.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2005Publication date: January 12, 2006Inventors: Gregory Alms, Claire Brissot, Neil Croft, Christian Gruner, Toshikazu Kobayashi, Michael Molitor, Helga Stegen
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Publication number: 20050260361Abstract: Isotropic polyester compositions containing specified amounts of certain reinforcing fillers, a polymeric toughening agent, and a liquid crystalline polymer are especially useful for parts which have appearance surfaces and/or are painted. Such compositions are useful for items such as appliance parts, automotive body panels, power tool housing, and electronics housings. Processes for coating such compositions are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2005Publication date: November 24, 2005Inventors: Gregory Alms, Linda Ankrom, Claire Brissot, Neil Croft, Andri Elia, Christian Gruner, Michael Molitor, Helga Stegen